Archive | July, 2009
· FASHION ·
New Visor Sunglasses by Maison Martin MargielaMaison Martin Margiela has always been non-conformist, from their Runways to their collection and ofcourse their sunglasses. We reviewed ‘L’incognito’ a while ago, and now here are their last Visor Sunglasses from the F/W 09-010 Collection – The single lens design is, somehow, comparable to aviators with a Margiela touch! Atypical, playful and unique – [...]
· EDITORIAL ·
Fragile Nature EditorialPhotographed by Samuli Karala | Styled by Minttu Vesala Make Up & Hair by Anu Levy & Karoliina Kangas Retouching by I Love Color Ltd Models: Ann-Marie, Emilia and Jasmin @ Brand Model Management
· EDITORIAL ·
‘Spell Bound’ by Carter Smith for AllureWicked Cutouts, weblike patterns, tightly overlapping straps. Clothes that wrap you up and show you off are the sexiest things on two heels – Milana Keller by Carter Smith styled by Stylist Siobhan Bonnouvrier for Allure April 09
· RUNWAY ·
Maison Martin Margiela Couture AW 09THE master of concepts, THE fashion artisan and THE hidden identity of Margiela make each collection’s delivery one of the most highly anticipated in the industry. For Autumn/Winter 09 Martin Margiela did a very simple rooftop runway, overlooking the Eiffel Tower. There is absolutely no calling to make a huge runway production with his collections. [...]
· DESIGNERS, VIDEO ·
Martin Solveig Featuring Jean Paul GaultierThe last music video of Martin Solveig featuring Dragonette and Jean Paul Gaultier in Boys & Girls – The video was shot in the mythic Jean-Paul Gaultier store in 6 rue Vivienne, 2e Paris, I love that Store !! [flashvideo file=http://trendland.com/wp-content/video/Martin_Solveig-boys-and-girls.flv /]
· ART ·
“Waste Not” Art Installation by Song DongI am fascinated by the installation currently overspread on the 2nd floor of the MOMA, unveiling the life of a typical Chinese woman through the objects she collected in her lifetime. “It is at once a record of a life, a history of a half-century of Chinese vernacular culture and a symbolic archive of impermanence.” It is mind blowing to see how much one can accumilate throughout their life if they do not dispose of the unnecessary/impermanent objects – “a time capsule of a lost era of Chinese culture.”
· FASHION, FEATURED ·
Timothy James Andrew Knit MadnessAnother ‘hard to wear in the street, but great for photoshoots’ UK based Knitwear designer Timothy James Andrews. Aztec geometric shapes and colorful patterns with Tetris in mind and a bit of 60s sci-fi – Timothy’s collection looks great but you wont be able to wear it in the street before 2020 without looking like [...]
· ADVERTISING, ART ·
FieroAnimals StudioAmazing CGI work by Russian digital artist Nikolai Kvartnikov and his Studio FieroAnimals blending photo compositing, 3D and illustrations working in the advertising industry his work is beautiful ! Colorful, bold, chaotic and futuristic worlds, robots, explosions and fairy’s his website showcased his work in a beautiful HD full screen view ! I like, I like !
· EDITORIAL ·
Femme Fatale by Patrcik DemarchelierS&M, leathers and fringes inspirations for this ‘Femme Fatale’ shoot by Patrick Demarchelier and styled by Katie Mossman featuring beautiful Australian model Catherine McNeil for Vogue Germany August 09
· EDITORIAL ·
‘Blame It On Rio’ by Steven Klein for W MagazineEntitled “Blame It On Rio” photographed by Steven Klein for the March issue of W magazine, the shoot features a near nude Jesus Luz (Madonna’s new Boyfriend) and Madonna just enjoying being single again ! The pictures speak for themselves…
· EDITORIAL ·
Vogue Hommes Japan #2For the second issue of Vogue Hommes Japan, Hedi Slimane and celebrity Stylist Nicola Formichetti shot this American theme inspired Editorial. Its the second time that the duo Slimane/Formichetti shoot for Vogue Hommes Japan, see their first shoot with model rising star Ash here.
· EDITORIAL ·
WonderLand Magazine – Liv Tyler CoverFor their Feb-Mar 09 issue Wonderland Magazine got hold of Liv Tyler for a beautiful editorial shot by Miguel Reveriego—and an interview. A great issue with some amazing editorial